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Community Integration Through Co-operative Education

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Develop key vocational, self-advocacy and communication skills to prepare you for volunteer work or paid employment in your field. With the support of faculty and Integration Facilitators, you’ll feel empowered to independently engage in the workplace and your community.

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Credential
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
Two years
Start Date(s)
September (Fall)
Locations
Belleville
Open to
Domestic Students

Find your career

This program will support you in the development of vocational skills, preparing you to transition to volunteer or paid employment on a part-time or full-time basis in a field that interests you. 

Students will work towards fulfilling the following vocational learning outcomes during the CICE program: 

  • Develop and implement interpersonal skills and strategies to enhance self-satisfaction and employability. 
  • Assess personal and professional abilities, strengths and methods to enhance job performance and well-being. 
  • Communicate and collaborate in the work environment using skills, strategies and techniques that contribute to the achievement of goals. 
  • Maintain an individual development plan that identifies personal and professional goals to enhance self-satisfaction and employability. 
  • Review the resources, services and employment opportunities offered by community agencies to best align these offerings with personal needs and circumstances. 

Our grads get great jobs

  • Office Administrator, Brighton Springs – Sarah MacDonald, 2019 CICE graduate  
  • Home Depot, Belleville – Josh Ferris Quade, 2019 CICE graduate  
  • Construction, Brandon Bird, CICE graduate 

Join us for a CICE info session

On Nov. 5 from 6:30 – 8 p.m., join us at the Belleville campus to learn more about the Community Integration Through Co-operative Education (CICE) program.

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Meet our CICE grads and students

Sarah MacDonald is standing and writing down on paper held by a clipboard. There are shelves and big water jugs beside Sarah.

Sarah MacDonald, Office Administrator, Brighton Springs – 2019 CICE graduate  

Brandon Bird, CICE graduate, is wearing a blue hoodie, safety goggles, and a yellow hard hat smiling to the camera.

Brandon Bird, Construction – CICE graduate 

A student is outside Home Depot smiling towards the camera.

Josh Ferris Quade, Home Depot, Belleville – 2019 CICE graduate  

A culinary student is rolling balls of dough in an apron and looking towards the camera.

Jessica Dunk, Community Bakehouse placement – 2024

A student is smiling towards the camera at Giant Tiger.

Jesse MacNeil, Giant Tiger placement – 2023 CICE graduate

A carpentry student is smiling to the camera wearing a red hoodie, yellow hard hat, and safety goggles. The student is working on a woodworking project in a classroom.

Matthew Drummond, Carpentry class – 2024

How you'll learn

Develop your skills and explore your interests through a combination of core courses and studies in a program area of your choice.

  • Choose a program area of concentration from the college calendar at the start of the program and take modified courses within that program each semester.
  • Integration facilitators (IFs) will support your success in your elective courses by:
  • Accompanying you to class, providing note-taking support and assisting with group work when needed.
  • Supporting you during tutoring sessions outside of class, helping you review course content and prepare for tests and assignments.
  • Liaising with faculty to modify course learning outcomes to maximize your success.

In addition, core programming covers the following topics:

  • Communications
  • Employability skills
  • Computer skills
  • Professional development
  • Advocacy and leadership

Program elective courses will provide you with opportunities to focus on areas of skill and/or interest. You’ll also benefit from participation in the three field placements to help develop or enhance your vocational skills and involvement with the community.

 

Students will benefit from participation in three field placements in semesters 2, 3 and 4 which are intended to help develop or enhance vocational skills and community involvement. The program will enable participants to function more independently in their community as they transition to the workforce or volunteerism. 

 

Program goals 

  • Experiencing college life 
  • Knowledge and skill building 
  • Motivational skills 
  • Improved social and communication skills 
  • Developing friendships and social networks 

View the CICE program of study.

Courses

CICE1001 Computer Literacy

This course is designed to introduce you to computer use for internet research, professional communication, and file management for your academic success.

CICE1003 Professional Development 1

This course will assist you to prepare for future employment or volunteer roles by exploring how your interests, strengths and abilities contribute to your future goals. You will begin your professional portfolio and engage in self-awareness class activities.

CICE1006 Transitioning to College

This course will facilitate your transition into a post-secondary learning environment and facilitate growth and development into a competent student and potential employee. In addition, content related to placement preparation, self-awareness and advocacy, self-management of health, nutrition, meal planning, the importance of exercise and the understanding of health relationships will be covered

CICV1000 Vocational Elective 1

Course description not available

CICV1003 Vocational Elective 2

Course description not available

Notes

Select 1 courses from above

CICE1004 Communications 1

This course will build on first semester classes by further facilitating success as a student and potential employee by focusing on effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal. You will develop skills related to numeracy for daily life.

WKPL1015 Field Placement 1

This is the first of three work placement opportunities. Co-requisite: CICE 1005

CICE1005 Workplace Preparation

This course will provide the student with an awareness of basic safety practices in the workplace and facilitate the learning of personal accountability. Co-requisite: WKPL 1015

CICV1001 Vocational Elective 3

Course description not available

CICV1002 Vocational Elective 4

Course description not available

Notes

Select 2 courses from above

CICE2000 Communications 2

This course will continue to focus on concepts learned in Communications 1 to further facilitate success as a student and future employee or volunteer. Topics covered include speech writing, presentations, reading comprehension strategies and numeracy for daily life

WKPL2041 Field Placement 2

This is the second of three workplace opportunities facilitating higher-level learning. This course builds on concepts introduced in WKPL 1015 and continues to develop your future employability skills. Weekly group discussions focus on your experiences on placement by self-evaluation and goal setting. Topics include effective workplace communication, feedback in the workplace, problem solving, accountability, available community services, and job search strategies.

CICE2001 Professional Development 2

In this course you will build on skills acquired in CICE 1003, Professional Development 1 with the opportunity to manage and reflect on your personal growth based on your experiences in placement and your academic performance. You will consider aspects of how to increase self-confidence, self-awareness and self-esteem, and your effectiveness with interpersonal relationships. Professional growth will focus on continuing to build your career portfolio from Career Preparation, CICE 1003 and enhancing employability skills such as interviewing, taking initiative and additional essential skills and maintaining personal wellness strategies.

CICV2000 Vocational Elective 5

Course description not available

CICV2001 Vocational Elective 6

Course description not available

Notes

Select 2 courses from above

WKPL2042 Field Placement 3

This is the third and final workplace opportunity. Co-requisite: CICE 2002

CICE2004 Leadership & Advocacy for Self and Others

This course will allow students to explore and understand the importance of leadership skills and advocacy, as they relate to the workplace.

CICE2002 Transitioning to the Workplace

This course will prepare students for their transition into the workplace and the development of a skills-based portfolio, résumé, interview skills, etc.

CICV2002 Vocational Elective 7

Course description not available

CICV2003 Vocational Elective 8

Course description not available

Notes

Select 2 courses from above

*Courses subject to change.

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Admission requirements

Community Integration Through Cooperative Education (CICE) is suitable for: 

  • High school graduates who require support for their learning
  • Mature students
  • Students who require support to build confidence, social connections before attending a diploma program

Through modified programming and field placement opportunities, this pathway program will help you develop skills that will prepare you to transition to volunteer or paid employment.

Note: This program is available to domestic students only.

Recommended academic preparation 

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD/OSSGD) or Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC)

OR

  • Be at least 19 years of age

OR

  • Certificate of Achievement

Attendance in Loyalist College’s PACE (Promoting Achievement through College Experience) program provides applicants with an opportunity to experience college for one day a week in May each year. Speak to your high school teachers for more information or contact the CICE Program Coordinator.

AND

Applicants must meet the admission criteria as follows:

  • Demonstrate academic needs which require curriculum modification in order to succeed.
  • Attend an in-person program information session in November or January each year. Join us for our next info session on Nov. 5 at the Belleville campus.
  • Participate in an admission interview to determine program suitability, interest and personal goals.
  • Require support for notetaking in class, locating jobs, on-the-job support, etc.
  • Have a level of independence that precludes constant support.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to participate fully in the program.
  • Identify types of support required.
  • Provide two confidential references from  individuals of their choice (family members excluded).
  • CICE Students must provide their own transportation to and from the college and field placements.

Please Note: Students will need a laptop for their studies. Chromebooks are not suitable as a personal computer due to incompatibility with Loyalist’s Learning Management Systems. We recommend purchasing a PC laptop with a windows operating system to support your studies while at Loyalist College.

Costs

Approximate costs (2024 – 25)

  • Domestic Tuition: $2,722.08
  • Full-Time Ancillary Fees:* $1,367
  • Total: $4,089.08

Additional costs, such as supplies, travel and parking, may be incurred during workplace visits, etc.

*Fees related to programs that are less than or greater than two semesters will be adjusted accordingly. Fees are subject to change. Please visit the Tuition and Fees page for a list of the many services, activities and items included within the ancillary fees, and the related policies.

Paying for college

At Loyalist College, we believe that cost should never be a barrier to your success. We’re here to help you navigate the costs of college and connect you with a variety of financial aid programs, resources and donor-supported awards. Explore paying for college.

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Further study

Students who do not require modifications to courses in their area of interest may be eligible to count these as transfer credits if they return to college to complete further studies. For more information, please email cice@loyalistcollege.com.

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